The big Week 8 clash between leaders Roma and Napoli will be played on Friday 18 October – 24 hours earlier than previously scheduled.
There was a risk that the tie could be postponed completely or switched to Naples because of a planned protest in the capital on Saturday 19 October which will require a significant police presence.
However, the decision has now been taken for the tie to take place a day earlier. It is set to kick off at 20.45 hours local time.
The big Week 8 clash between leaders Roma and Napoli will be played on Friday 18 October – 24 hours earlier than previously scheduled.
There was a risk that the tie could be postponed completely or switched to Naples because of a planned protest in the capital on Saturday 19 October which will require a significant police presence.
However, the decision has now been taken for the tie to take place a day earlier. It is set to kick off at 20.45 hours local time.
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